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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 71: parents through Line 101: No free man needs a God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John Shade recites his poetry to one person prior to its publication. Who is that person?
(a) Dr. Sutton.
(b) Charles Kinbote.
(c) The king of Zembla.
(d) His wife.

2. What typically goes on at the I.P.H.?
(a) People gather to discuss Zemblan history.
(b) People gather to discuss the after-life.
(c) Poets gather to read their work.
(d) People gather to discuss different species of birds.

3. When did John Shade meet his wife?
(a) After his parents' funeral.
(b) During the depression.
(c) 40 years ago.
(d) Their senior year of high school.

4. How does John Shade refer to the I.P.H.?
(a) The "H".
(b) The International Poetry House.
(c) The Institute.
(d) If.

5. What is the assassin's real name?
(a) Jacques de Gray.
(b) Jake Ravus.
(c) Jack Degree.
(d) Jakob Gradus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kinbote leaves his blinds open to give him a better view of what?

2. Which of the following best describes King Alfin the Vague?

3. How old was Shade when he wrote Canto Two?

4. Of the following, which most accurately describes the lines in the first stanza of Canto One?

5. Which of the following best describes John Shade's idea of life on earth?

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